READING Level 1 READING Level 2 READING Level 3

Benchmark

Read short paragraphs with understanding.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will demonstrate reading readiness skills.

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of reading.

Learners will identify the elements of a sentence and paragraph in order to improve critical thinking skills.

Learners will read short paragraphs and simple documents for enjoyment and practical purposes.

Learners will choose, monitor, and adjust reading strategies as needed.

What you can Read at Level 1
  • letters of the alphabet
  • sentences and short paragraphs
  • menus
  • simple timetables, maps, and road signs
  • street and shop signs
  • newspaper headlines and short news items
  • simple instructions
  • public service messages

Benchmark

Read 1-2 pages of text with understanding.

Learning Outcomes

Learners will read short fiction and non-fiction texts and simple documents in order to increase vocabulary.

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of non-fiction and simple documents to improve critical thinking skills and for public discussion.

Learners will demonstrate knowledge of the elements of fiction to improve critical thinking skills and for public discussion.

Learners will demonstrate critical thinking about fiction and non-fiction texts and documents to use for self-expression and public discussion.

Learners will read short fiction and non-fiction texts and documents for enjoyment and practical purposes.

What you can Read at Level 2
  • basic documents that are 1 or 2 pages long
  • stories that are 1 or 2 pages long
  • full-length news articles
  • biographies that are 1 or 2 pages long
  • basic personal and business letters
  • high-interest, low-vocabulary books
Learning Outcomes

Learners will read with understanding for a variety of purposes, using a variety of texts.

Learners will recognize that reading is a process of constructing meaning between self and text.

Learners will apply a variety of reading strategies.

Learners will read and integrate information from several sources.

Learners will demonstrate reading strategies and new knowledge, thoughts or feelings gained from reading.

What you can Read at Level 3
  • newspapers
  • assembly instructions
  • pamphlets
  • essays
  • short stories
  • novels
  • articles from the Internet
  • textbooks
  • encyclopedias
  • workplace documents